BARRON RANCH HUNTING LEASE

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND

ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE

OF DANGERS, RISKS AND HAZARDS

OF HUNTING LEASE

I hereby acknowledge that I have knowingly and willingly entered a Hunting Lease Agreement, or become a party bound by the terms and conditions of a Hunting Lease Agreement by and between The Barron Ranch, et al. (hereinafter the Lessor, whether one or more), and

_____________________________________________________________________, et al., (hunter)

I understand the terms, provisions and conditions of that Hunting Lease Agreement and agree to abide by its terms, provisions and conditions. I further acknowledge and understand that no warranty, either express or implied, is made by the Lessor as to the condition of the hunting lease (hereinafter the leased premises) located in Tom Green County, Texas, or of any roads, buildings, gates or other improvements located thereon. This document serves to warn me that dangerous conditions, risks and hazards do exist. My presence and activities on the leased premises expose both me and my property to dangerous conditions, risks and hazards, including but not limited to: poisonous snakes, insects

and spiders; blinds and tree stands, whether or not erected by Lessor; erosion and general condition of the land, both on and off roadways or senderos, creating rough, hazardous and dangerous driving and walking conditions; animals both wild and domestic that maybe diseased and/or potentially dangerous; deep water; persons with firearms both on or off the leased premises; and the use of vehicles. I hereby state that I am aware of these facts and expressly assume all such dangers, risks and hazards. In consideration for the right to enter the leased premises, I hereby release and agree to protect, indemnify and hold harmless the Lessor and his or her respective heirs, agents, employees and assigns from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action and damages, including attorneys’ fees, resulting from any accident, incident or occurrence arising out of, incidental to or in any way resulting from the use of the leased premises and any improvements located thereon, whether or not caused by the Lessor’s negligence or gross negligence. This release applies during the time that I am permitted on the leased premises. I hereby further covenant and agree that I, my heirs, successors and assigns will not make any claim or institute any suit or action at law or in equity against the Lessor or his or her respective heirs, agents, representatives, employees, successors or assigns by reason of conditions of the leased premises or activities occurring thereon. We do not guarantee the occurrence of wild animals. NO REFUNDS ALL SALES FINAL!

I have read and understand all rules outlines in the Barron Ranch visitors’ guide. As used in this release, the terms I, my person and myself including minors in my care while on the leased premises.

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(Hunter’s Signature) (Hunter’s Printed Name) Today’s Date
   
Hunter’s Address:

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Cell Phone: ____________________________

Emergency Phone: ______________________

Driver License #:________________________

Birth Date: ____________________________

 

ANY DISPUTE OR ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDING RELATING TO ANY HUNTING AGREEMENT SHALL BE PROPER AND LIE EXCLUSIVELY IN ANY COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION IN TOM GREEN COUNTY, TEXAS.

This waiver form was presented by the late Dean Patton, an attorney with Morrill, Patton and Bauer in

Beeville, at the 13th Advanced Real Estate Course sponsored by the Texas State Bar in 1991. It has been edited by the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University.